In 2008, Kevin invited Noah Hughey-Commers as an apprentice at Tye River Pottery. Noah, long time firing-crew member, had previously been an informal student and took up his new role shortly after returning to Nelson County, post BA in English.
In addition to helping maintain the pottery studio and kiln, Noah makes pots under the direction of Kevin, and assists in the bi-annual kiln firing. Over the one and a half year apprenticeship Noah has studied various forms such as plates, spouted forms, mugs and butter dishes as well as larger pots. His next foray will be in the area of tea bowls. Noah’s interest in wood-fired work in particular stems from his long time admiration of Kevin’s forms and surfaces. He is honored to be working at Tye River Pottery.